Tignes Ski & Snowboard School

Tignes is one of the highest ski resorts in France and offers skiing almost all year round.

Supreme Ski School has taught over 100,000 hours of ski lessons over 30 years, we know how to deliver the perfect ski lesson experience.

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Professional | Small groups | Excellent value

Ski School in Tignes

Booking your ski or snowboard lessons with Supreme Ski School in Tignes will ensure your holiday is a memorable one, established in 1991, we have taught thousands of people to ski and snowboard.

A skiing holiday in Tignes won’t disappoint. Whether you are an accomplished skier or snowboarder, or new to the slopes, the ski resort of Tignes has something for everyone.

The main attraction for skiers in Tignes is the enviable snow cover. In fact, it feels like the season never really goes away, as The Grande Motte glacier offers summer skiing too. Tignes boasts a huge ski area, one which it shares with Val d’Isere. There are around 300km of pistes and slopes for you to discover, with a good range of runs for the beginner, intermediate and advanced skier. And with 78 lifts, getting around to explore the mountain isn’t a problem either.

About us

Our meeting point in Tignes is at the bottom of the Tovieres bubble in Tignes Le Lac.

The best, handpicked ski & snowboard instructors in Tignes

Multi-lingual instructors

We have a diverse team of ski instructors in Tignes, who offer lessons in a wide range of languages. The majority of our lessons are delivered in English but if you would prefer French or Italian - we can help.

100,000+ hours taught

Experience really goes a long way in the ski and snowboard lessons business. We were established in 1991 and our office team will always strive to pair our customers with an instructor that will suit them best, ensuring your ski holiday in Megeve is one to remember.

Professional service

Offering a professional service sits at the core of who we are. We understand that the process of booking your lessons and then having the right instructor whilst you're in Tignes, can make or break your ski holiday.

Top qualified instructors

Our ski and snowboard instructors all carry the highest qualification in the industry, whether they're British, French or Italian, we ensure all our instructors are licensed to work in France. So you can rest assured that you will be in good hands when out on the slopes in Tignes.

Private Ski Lessons in Tignes

Groups of friends or family, one to one lessons or just a guide, a private ski lesson covers it all.

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From €130

Children’s Ski School in Tignes

Fun group ski lessons for children aged between 5 and 15 - maximum of 6 in a group.

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From €350

Adult Group Lessons in Tignes

Professional and fun group ski lessons for adults - maximum of 6 in a group.

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From €275

Private Snowboarding Lessons in Tignes

Groups of friends or family, one to one lessons or just a guide, a private ski lesson covers it all.

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From €130

“Brilliant Skiing Lessons in Tignes”

Supreme is most definitely to be highly recommended to everyone. The instructors are extremely professional, friendly and talented (with good communication at all times re lesson schedules/ weather changes etc) and are able to adapt to all abilities with ease.

John S

I cannot recommend Supreme Ski School enough! Fantastic service, very helpful, and the most brilliant ski instructor! Daniele introduced both my children to the world of skiing and in less than a week, both of them were nailing blue runs and loving every minute of their holiday. I will definitely be using Supreme Ski again.

Fern S

My instructor Daniele was fantastic. He was a very experience Italian skier who spoke excellent English. He asked me where I’d skied before and for how long, and made sure to find out exactly what I wanted to improve. He understood that I was a nervous skier and gave really good tips on how to improve my technique. By the end of my lesson I was parallel skiing down blue slopes with ease.

Georgia S

Just returned from Tignes, where I had a superb set of private lessons with Jack. He has a remarkable talent for identifying a perfect mix of warm-ups, demonstrations, exercises and free-skiing, all of which enabled me to make real advances in my carving skills during the week. I have had multiple private lessons over many years, but these were, without doubt, the very best.

Sam H

Myself and my partner had private lessons last week with Jack. Jack was a great teacher, very talented and made you feel at ease straight away. My partner who had never skied before at the end of the week had confidence to ski down red runs! Would definitely book again next time in the area.

Fred C

I would totally recommend getting lessons with Supreme, no matter what your ability levels are. My instructor was able to pick up on the small things that I didn’t notice, which actually lead to me making huge improvements. Thank you Supreme!

Georgia S

I am so, so, soo glad that I went with Supreme Ski during my week in Tignes as a beginner. Prior to this I had NEVER skied. Not even tried a sport similar to it. And when I left, I was able to ski blues and even tried a red piste. My instructor Jack got to be the best in this industry!

Robert R

Having had a brilliant experience with James from Supreme in Courchevel last year, we were hopeful of another good experience in Val D'sere. Jack was exceptional - teaching and guiding the adults and children in our group. The older boys (aged 7-9 years) absolutely loved him and all the brilliant skiing and ski jumps they did with him.

Helen G

How to book your ski & snowboard lessons in Tignes

Speak to our team of highly-trained advisors

Our friendly office team always receive 5 stars for their excellent customer service. Our goal is to help make your holiday in Tignes unforgettable, this starts with your initial enquiry - you can expect a quick and informative response, whether it’s by phone, email or after you have made a booking online. If it’s your first time skiing, we recommend giving the office a call and we’ll talk you through the best options for you.

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Book online [email protected] +44 (0)20 3744 1655

Ski lessons in Tignes

Our highly qualified ski instructors in Tignes offer something for every skier, with the excellent range of runs in and around the resort, there are plenty of opportunities to develop your skiing and snowboarding skills. Our instructors are renowned for delivering a very high level of service, always going the extra mile to ensure your holiday in Tignes is fantastic. All the ski and snowboard instructors workings in team in the resort of Tignes are qualified to the highest level and are licensed to instruct in France.

Aaron

Nationality: British

Languages: English

Joined Supreme in: 2014

Aaron is a former British Ski Team member and a current BASI Instructor Trainer and Eurotest Opener.

Aaron took Team Zimbabwe to its first ever Winter Olympics in Sochi 2014 and has worked all over the world teaching skiing and race coaching young athletes. Aaron's friendly, easy going nature make skiing with him feel like skiing with a lifelong friend.

Will

Nationality: British

Languages: English

Joined Supreme in: 2017

Will is from Jersey and comes from a ski racing background, but is especially passionate about freestyle skiing. lorem.

Will's love for skiing is evident from when you first meet him, he's very enthusiastic and will quickly pass this on to our customers.

Scott

Nationality: British

Languages: English

Joined Supreme in: 2010

Scott has worked in the Three Valleys for many years, teaching skiing and snowboarding, he has great knowledge of the ski area.

Scott is well sought after by high level skiers looking to ski all the runs in resort and his calm, straight forward approach to skiing and snowboarding also make him very popular with unconfident skiers and beginners.

Sue

Nationality: British

Languages: English, French

Joined Supreme in: 1991

Sue has been skiing in Courchevel for over 25 years and is a founding member of Supreme. Her experience is vast, she has taught all over the world. Sue was the first female BASI Trainer and a member of the BASI Interski Demo team 5 times over! She has been the Scottish Slalom and GS champion and the British Freestyle champion.

Sue is also the very proud mother of Olympic and World Cup slalom racer Alain Baxter. When she isn't on the slopes during the winter, you will find her riding horses, playing golf, tennis or even body surfing.

James

Nationality: Italian/British

Languages: English, Italian, French

Joined Supreme in: 2016

James is one of the ski school managers, originating from Sauze d'Oulx in Italy, he grew up on the ski slopes! James has an English mother and Italian father, so speaks both native English and Italian.

James is a brilliant teacher for skiers of all ages and ability levels, his local knowledge is excellent, so he's particularly good for full day bookings where people are looking to explore the 3 Valleés.

Cristiano

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French

Joined Supreme in: 2016

Cristiano was born in Cuneo and grew up in Limone Piemonte, a popular Italian ski resort. He started skiing aged 4 and was competing in alpine ski racing from the age of 6 to 17.

Keen follow in his father’s footsteps, who coached the Italian Ski Team, Cristiano became a Ski instructor, telemark teacher and race coach by the time he was 20. He has a wealth of experience working with children, from beginners to young racers! Cris is a popular instructor with our customers, many of whom return to ski with him year on year.

Jacopo

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish

Joined Supreme in: 2017

Jacopo was born in Rome and started skiing aged 3. A very funny, friendly guy, Jacopo loves skiing and has been a fully qualified instructor since 2013.

He enjoys teaching all abilities and will always have a smile on his face, whether it’s perfect blue skies or a blizzard! He’s particularly passionate about freeride and is always out skiing when he gets a chance. In the summer, Jacopo works with his family business in construction.

Marzia

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish

Joined Supreme in: 2017

Marzia is from Rome and started skiing as a young child. Marzia loves new experiences and has travelled and worked in various countries around the world, which has allowed her to become fluent in English, Spanish and French, as well as her native Italian.

After studying Architecture at university, Marzia returned to her passion of ski teaching and enjoys teaching all ability levels. An interesting fact about Marzia – she has designed a unique ‘mountain jewelery’ collection called nuage.gioielli.

Rhydian

Nationality: British

Languages: English, Welsh

Joined Supreme in: 2019

Our superstar all-rounder whose love for the mountains and improving people’s skiing is next level.

With a degree in sports science and experience teaching in Méribel, Rhydian is a highly skilled coach with buckets of enthusiasm. His endearing drive to perfect his own skiing helps others around him bring the best out in themselves.

Enrica

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese

Joined Supreme in: 2021

Hi, my name is Enrica. I’m an Italian ski instructor, I was born and raised in Piemonte. I learnt to ski at the age of 4 in a very small resort called Frabosa Soprana, where I also trained in the local ski club until I became a ski instructor. After that I felt much more freedom in exploring the mountains and enjoying skiing all over the world. Which brought me ultimately to Courchevel. My favorite slope over there is probably Biolley, it’s nice and wide and “hilly” and I can have fun carving it all out. My favorite tip is to keep the eyes up, and look at the direction you’re going. That also helps you enjoy the mountains and the nature around you, which is my favorite part of skiing.

Carolina

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Pourtuguese

Joined Supreme in: 2022

I’m from a small town in the Italian Alps, very close to the border with Switzerland. I don’t remember when I started skiing, I just know that I always did it, I started with my dad in the ski resort close to home when I was 3. From the age of five I joined the local ski club and I’ve been racing till I was seventeen. After that I trained to be a ski instructor and in 2017 I was fully qualified to teach. I’m so happy to be in the 3 valleys and I love Courchevel, when I ski on my own I always like to go to the vizelle gondola, enjoy the view and ski down Saulire slope. Skiing it’s a part of me, I love the feeling that I have when I’m floating on the powder snow and when I’m carving on the slopes. But I also like to stop for a drink and appreciate the incredible landscape that I have around me. So make sure your boots are comfy, enjoy your days on the ski and try to make the best of it.

Ugo

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, Spanish

Joined Supreme in: 2021

I grew up in the Italian Apennines, very close to a ski resort on the Gran Sasso Mountain range. I took up skiing at the age of 4 thanks to my parents who have always been into skiing. My first time skiing was with my father in 1987, we were on a steep icy slope behind the house, which now looks absolutely flat. Following on, I trained and gained experience in Alto Adige and had numerous competitive successes in central Italy. In 2005 I became a full certified Italian ski instructor and I have been teaching professionally ever since. I worked in the Italian Alps for ten years, predominantly in Sestriere. In 2012 I spent two summers in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia, where I worked as a ski instructor as well. In 2015 I moved to France where I started to work for British Ski Schools. In 2018 I have finally joined Supreme!!! FAVORITE PISTE IN RESORT There are so many good runs in Courchevel, my favorite one is actually a blue run from the top of Plantrey chairlift to La Tania where you can ski through the woods. It is quite a long run, the snow it is always good and it is never too busy. That is where I would normally head to first if we get a foggy day. TOP TIP Never forget that every expert was once a beginner. Dream big and start now! WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PART OF SKING First of all, being surrounded by mountains is just absolutely breath taking. Skiing itself, is a great feeling of freedom which feels like dancing to me. Finally, stepping inside a cozy rustic chalet at the end of a long day, drinking good wine and enjoying yummy food is also my favorite part of skiing.

Stefano

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French

Joined Supreme in: 2021

Grow up in alta val di Susa , start sling in bardonecchia in 1975, ski completion from 1979 to 1990 world youth game in Sweden 1986 Favorite part of skiing free ride Snowboard cross competition Isf best result 27th at world 1986 world championships youth game

Craig

Nationality: British

Languages: English

Joined Supreme in: 2015

I grew up in the Scottish Highlands, in the Village of Aviemore. I started skiing on our Local station the Cairngorm ski Area.
I Learnt to ski at the age of 4 taught by my father who then previously was a local instructor. We would ski the weekend, then I’d join ski lessons taught by my brother with kids on holiday to the area. I then progressed onto our local ski club, training & racing until the age of 15. Then into ski instruction in Scotland, New Zealand, & France.
Favourite piste in resort :- quite a few, anything surrounded by trees. Like The Old Jokies.
Favourite tip :- Don’t stop moving, keep on grooving. ( S Club 7).
Favourite part of Skiing : skiing with good friends, exploring new areas Being in the mountains, surrounded by snow, & if lucky a nice lunch too.

Irene

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, French

Joined Supreme in: 2021

I grew up in a small village in the Italian Alps and I started skiing when I was 3 years old. After 12 years of ski club and races I finally became a ski instructor 5 years ago. The thing I like the most about my job is seeing my clients happy and satisfied, it’s a great sport that can give a lot of wonderful feelings and unforgettable memories, and that is what I work for. I love everything about skiing especially the feeling of freedom and joy I get every time I have the chance of being between the mountains. Off piste and powder are what I love the most. Tip: I always find a way to give you the experience you are looking for.

Carolina

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian

Joined Supreme in: 2021

Hi! i'm Carolina, i'm an italian girl and i was born in Brescia. My dad gave me the disire to ski at the age of 3, on Pinzolo's slopes and since then i have never stopped. I become a ski instructor in 2013. I really love teaching this sport, especially to kids. I look forward some powder to do some freeride, because freedom is the thing i like the most. In my life I am very competitive, in general I hate losing, below there is a photo of me when a race did not work

Elisabetta

Nationality: Italian/French

Languages: English, Italian, French

Joined Supreme in: 2019

Elisabetta is 32 years old, she’s French Italian, living in Marrakech (Morocco) most of the year. She speaks Italian, French and English. She started skiing at 3 years old in the Italians Maritime Alps (Limone Piemonte, very close to Monaco and Côte d’Azur), where she trained for races ‘till 2008. She became a fully qualified ski instructor at 19 and worked as a ski instructor in Italy for few years. She then moved to Courchevel/Les Trois Vallées around 2018, so she know very well the area. She’s graduated in Communication at University of Torino. During the rest of the year, she works in the IT field: she’s specialised in DB management, monetization and privacy. She’s also an Hatha Yoga teacher and an henna artist.

Gemma

Nationality: British

Languages: English, Italian

Joined Supreme in: 2019

I grew up in Sauze D’Oulx, a ski resort in the Italian Alps. I started skiing at the age of 3 in Sauze D’Oulx. I skied competitively for 14 years and became a ski instructor in 2017. My favourite piste is Suisses, a fun black run in Courchevel 1850. My top tip to give clients is to not overthink what they have to do. It’s important to be relaxed to enjoy skiing as much as possible. My favourite part of skiing is being outdoors most of the day with beautiful surroundings.

Kevin

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian

Joined Supreme in: 2022

I grew up in a little town on lake Garda, the largest in Italy, called Padenghe sul Garda, in the north of Italy. I started skiing in the Dolomites, my father taught to me how to ski and passed down to me the passion. I was a racer before becoming an instructor, now I spend a lot of my time doing freeskiing and freestyle. My favorite piste in Meribel is La Face. The best advice I can give is to always take care of yourself and the other people when you’re on slopes. I love skiing in the deep snow, it feels like skiing on the clouds.

Viola

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian, Spanish

Joined Supreme in: 2022

I come from Varese but since I finished high school I’ve been living in Bormio and still now I’m living there. One of the best places of Italian Alps. I started skiing in Bormio. I started skiing when I was 3 years old with my grandfather, and then he passed the baton to my father, who has been following me until the end of my racing path. I started racing in 2013 when I was 13, and I ended my career in 2022. I’ve been spending all these years travelling around the Alps and even more far away. One of the most comprehensive experience have been the University Games in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. I also had the privilege to grow up technically and emotionally and now that I quit racing I understand the reason why I’ve been racing for all these years. My favourite piste is Combe du Vallon. You won’t have a bad day until you are on snow. It can sound ordinary but the best part of skiing is the first run in the early morning, with the sound of crunchy snow under the feet and no people around you. It feels like doing yoga four the soul.

Erika

Nationality: Italian

Languages: English, Italian

Joined Supreme in: 2022

I grew up in Milan until I was 15, then I lived in Bormio. I started skiing in Isolaccia, near Bormio. I started skiing when i was 3 years old. I competed from 6 to 18 years old. I became a ski instructor right after school because I love this job and this sport. My favourite piste is Face down from the Olympic chair. I enjoy a day of skiing because it is an excellent remedy for any problems 😉 I love teaching children to give them the basic advices to improve and to see them grow up.

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A little bit about Tignes

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Tignes is located in the Tarentaise Valley, part of the Espace Killy, it neighbours Val d’Isere. The two resorts offers one of the most seamless links between ski areas in Europe, creating a huge skiing area. The terrain of valley lends itself to a wide range of skiing and snowboarding abilities. There are dedicated beginner areas in Tignes Le Lac, whilst the upper slopes above Val Claret and in to Val d’Isere offer fantastic skiing and riding for advanced skiers and boarders.

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